AU - Kembla Grange - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

27.6K

VIEW

Verdict

REWRITE (2) showed good natural speed then fought on well for second on debut last start over 5f at Hawkesbury. Better for that hit-out and with the winkers on over an extra 1f today he looks a great chance to go one better. SPONARS (3) has raced twice this prep and found the line well to fill a minor placing on each occasion. Gets out over more ground now which is ideal. Beautifully drawn and looms as the obvious threat. PERFECT APPLE (11) raced wide so his tiring ninth when resuming over this distance at Rosehill can be forgiven. Freshened up and from a nice gate this time can improve sharply. AGENT ZERO (12) returns from a five-month spell. Wasn't far off them in the three runs of his maiden campaign. Now a gelding which might be the making of him. SUPERMASSIVE (6) debuts for Waterhouse/Bott. Snitzel gelding who trialled well recently at Randwick. In the mix with the help of a favourable draw.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Was well-supported at debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Hawkesbury 3yo Mdn on October 16 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Triple Play carrying 130lbs at $4. Better for that experience and looks a great chance to break through. 1st Pick 2 Rewrite Jockey: Keagan Latham Trainer: Michael Freedman J: Keagan Latham T: Michael Freedman	166	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Hawkesbury 3yo Mdn on October 16 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Triple Play carrying 130lbs at $4. Better for that experience and looks a great chance to break through.
3	Third-up today. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 9 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on October 9 over 5f, long-neck behind Taxation carrying 127lbs at $11. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on October 23 over 5f, 3 len behind Naifah carrying 129lbs at $2.25. Finding the line well so an extra furlong looks perfect. 2nd Pick 3 Sponars Jockey: Olivia Chambers Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Olivia Chambers T: Bjorn Baker	125	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 9 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on October 9 over 5f, long-neck behind Taxation carrying 127lbs at $11. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on October 23 over 5f, 3 len behind Naifah carrying 129lbs at $2.25. Finding the line well so an extra furlong looks perfect.
11	Third race start. First start 5th of 8 at Canterbury 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 6 ¼f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Autumn Boy with 123lbs at $7.50. Returned from break sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Rosehill 3yo Mdn on October 1 over 6f, 6 len behind Ripley carrying 128lbs at $3.90. Not much luck last time so worth another chance. 3rd Pick 11 Perfect Apple Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire Trainer: John O'shea & Tom Charlton J: Jean Van Overmeire T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton	122	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Third race start. First start 5th of 8 at Canterbury 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 6 ¼f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Autumn Boy with 123lbs at $7.50. Returned from break sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Rosehill 3yo Mdn on October 1 over 6f, 6 len behind Ripley carrying 128lbs at $3.90. Not much luck last time so worth another chance.

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